Enhance the Pumpkin Base:
- Add pumpkin pie spice: Enhance the pumpkin flavor by incorporating a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.
- Use real pumpkin puree: Swap out canned pumpkin puree for fresh pumpkin puree for a richer, more authentic flavor.
- Sweeten with maple syrup or honey: Replace granulated sugar with maple syrup or honey for a more complex sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Add grated ginger or citrus zest: Incorporate grated fresh ginger or zest of orange or lemon for a burst of brightness and warmth.
Elevate the Granola Butter Topping:
- Use a mix of granola: Combine different types of granola, such as oatmeal, honey almond, or pecan, for a variety of textures and flavors.
- Butter the granola: Spread the granola on a baking sheet and toast it with melted butter for a rich, savory flavor.
- Add cinnamon sugar: Sprinkle the toasted granola with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before topping the casserole.
- Incorporate pecans or walnuts: Chop pecans or walnuts and add them to the granola topping for an extra crunch and nuttiness.
Other Enhancements:
- Creamy vanilla sauce: Serve the casserole with a side of creamy vanilla sauce made with milk, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and butter.
- Spiced whipped cream: Top the casserole with spiced whipped cream whipped with pumpkin pie spice for a festive touch.
- Marshmallows or streusel: Garnish the casserole with toasted marshmallows or sprinkle with a streusel topping made with flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
- Reduce sugar: If desired, reduce the amount of granulated sugar in the base to lessen the sweetness without sacrificing flavor.
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Kroger Recipes
Pumpkin Casserole with Granola Butter Topping
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